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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,193

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,250 $28,495 $33,095
Base Invoice $17,420 $26,690 $30,927
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net   90 90
Cargo cover   182 182
Fog lights   386  
AC power outlet   415 415
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600    
Cargo net   58 58
Cargo cover   118 118
Fog lights   289  
AC power outlet   311 311
Options (change) 1,395 1,073 687
Options (change) 1,155 776 487
Destination 580 850 850
Total Price $21,225 $30,418 $34,632
Total Invoice $19,155 $28,316 $32,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,924
Model Year200620152015
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,225$30,418$34,632
Adjustments for Features0-6,700-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$23,718$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,774
Total Invoice$19,155$28,316$32,264
Adjustments for Features0-6,237-8,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$22,079$23,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,670

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620152015
ModelMatrixForesterForester
TrimXRS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$8,150$10,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,700$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,237-8,515

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelMatrixForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.2 ft374.7 ft3

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